Joe Biden grants clemency to 78 people – but no federal death row inmates
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Joe Biden grants clemency to 78 people – but no federal death row inmates

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Joe Biden has granted clemency to 78 people as part of Second Chance Month – but has failed to commute the sentences or pardon any inmates currently awaiting execution on federal death row. “During Second Chance Month, I am using my authority under the Constitution to uphold those values by pardoning and commuting the sentences of fellow Americans.” However, the president did not grant clemency to any of the 46 inmates on federal death row – something that he has been facing growing calls to do and which he has the power to do at the stroke of a pen. Mr Biden ran on an election campaign that he wanted to abolish the federal death penalty and would incentivise states to also halt executions across the US. Instead of death row inmates, the three people pardoned on Tuesday include former US Secret Service Agent Abraham Bolden who spent 39 months in prison in the 1960s after he was convicted for trying to sell a copy of a Secret Service file.

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Trump Vows To Pursue Executions After Biden Commutes Most Of Federal Death Row
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Trump Vows To Pursue Executions After Biden Commutes Most Of Federal Death Row

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump promised on Tuesday to “vigorously pursue” capital punishment after President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of most people on federal death row partly to stop Trump from pushing forward their executions. The president-elect wrote that he would direct the department to pursue the death penalty “as soon as I am …

Trump vows to pursue executions after Biden commutes most of federal death row
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Trump vows to pursue executions after Biden commutes most of federal death row

The Hindu  

President-elect Donald Trump promised on Tuesday to “vigorously pursue” capital punishment after President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of most people on federal death row partly to stop Mr. Trump from pushing forward their executions. The president-elect wrote that he would direct the department to pursue the death penalty “as soon as I am inaugurated,” but was vague on what …

Donald Trump says he will direct Justice Department to ‘pursue death penalty’, slams Biden's move
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Donald Trump says he will direct Justice Department to ‘pursue death penalty’, slams Biden's move

Hindustan Times  

President-elect Donald Trump promised on Tuesday to “vigorously pursue” capital punishment after President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of most people on federal death row partly to stop Trump from pushing forward their executions. The president-elect wrote that he would direct the department to pursue the death penalty “as soon as I am inaugurated,” but was vague on what specific …

Trump vows capital punishment for 'rapists, murderers' after Biden commutes most of federal death row
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Trump vows capital punishment for 'rapists, murderers' after Biden commutes most of federal death row

India TV News  

US President-elect Donald Trump once again made a big announcement by promising to “vigorously pursue” capital punishment. Trump's promise comes days after President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of most people on federal death row partly to stop his successor from pushing forward their executions. Trump to take up cases of violent rapists, murderers, and monsters The President-elect wrote that …

‘No precedent’: Texas Attorney General shuts down MAGA host on revoking Biden’s pardons
2 weeks, 1 day ago

‘No precedent’: Texas Attorney General shuts down MAGA host on revoking Biden’s pardons

Raw Story  

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a staunch conservative, pushed back after Newsmax host Chris Salcedo argued that President Joe Biden's pardons and commutations should be revoked because he wasn't "of sound mind." "Sir, Joe Biden is commuting sentences for inmates on death row," Salcedo told Paxton in a Christmas Eve interview. "Some have suggested that since Robert Hur determined that …

Trump vows to pursue executions after Biden commutes most of federal death row
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump vows to pursue executions after Biden commutes most of federal death row

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump promised on Tuesday to “vigorously pursue” capital punishment after President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of most people on federal death row partly to stop Trump from pushing forward their executions. The president-elect wrote that he would direct the department to pursue the death penalty “as soon as I am inaugurated,” but was …

Trump blasts Biden over death sentence commutations, says 'makes no sense'
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Trump blasts Biden over death sentence commutations, says 'makes no sense'

Firstpost  

President Biden, in his final month in office, announced Monday he was converting the sentences of 37 of the 40 federal inmates awaiting execution to life without the possibility of parole. Donald Trump criticised Joe Biden on Tuesday for commuting the sentences of nearly every federal prisoner on death row, as the president-elect prepares to take office. In his final …

Father fumes at 'despicable' Joe Biden after he commutes sentence of rapist who killed his daughter and granddaughter
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Father fumes at 'despicable' Joe Biden after he commutes sentence of rapist who killed his daughter and granddaughter

Daily Mail  

A Michigan father has hit out at President Joe Biden after he commuted the death sentence of the rapist who murdered his daughter and granddaughter. Timmerman, seen here with her young daughter Shannon, disappeared two days before she was set to testify against Gabrion for raping her Gabrion, seen here, restrained the teen, covered her eyes and mouth with duct …

'Vigorously pursue': Trump vows to ramp up executions after Biden commuted death sentences
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'Vigorously pursue': Trump vows to ramp up executions after Biden commuted death sentences

Raw Story  

Donald Trump vowed to "vigorously pursue the death penalty" immediately upon his inauguration. The president-elect reacted to President Joe Biden commuting the sentences of 37 of the 40 federal prisoners on death row with a social media attack Tuesday morning, saying Biden's decision "makes no sense." Trump, who is a convicted felon himself, posted a screenshot to a New York …

The three federal death row inmates Biden chose not to save
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The three federal death row inmates Biden chose not to save

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Joe Biden made history on Monday and commuted the sentence …

Trump vows to pursue executions after Biden commutes most of federal death row
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Trump vows to pursue executions after Biden commutes most of federal death row

LA Times  

President-elect Donald Trump promised on Tuesday to “vigorously pursue” capital punishment after President Biden commuted the sentences of most people on federal death row partly to stop Trump from pushing forward their executions. The president-elect wrote that he would direct the department to pursue the death penalty “as soon as I am inaugurated,” but was vague on what specific actions …

Biden commuted the death sentences of two California killers. Here’s what we know about them
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Biden commuted the death sentences of two California killers. Here’s what we know about them

LA Times  

President Biden, shown Dec. 16 at the White House, commuted the death sentences of 37 people to life without parole on Monday. Two San Fernando Valley men, who were sentenced to death over a decade ago for killing five people, had their sentences commuted to life in prison on Monday by President Biden. Mikhel and Kadamovas were among 37 criminals …

Victims and families react as Joe Biden spares the lives of 37 federal death row inmates
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Victims and families react as Joe Biden spares the lives of 37 federal death row inmates

India Today  

COLUMBIA, South Carolina: Victims’ families and others affected by crimes that resulted in federal death row convictions shared a range of emotions on Monday, from relief to anger, after President Joe Biden commuted dozens of the sentences. Three inmates will remain on federal death row: Dylann Roof, convicted of the 2015 racist slayings of nine Black members of Mother Emanuel …

Biden death penalty: The president just made a huge defensive move against Trump. It’s what he didn’t do that’s telling.
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Biden death penalty: The president just made a huge defensive move against Trump. It’s what he didn’t do that’s telling.

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Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Stevenson commended Biden “for recognizing that we don’t have to kill people to show that killing is wrong, that we can and should reduce violence in our communities by refusing to sanction more violence and killing in our courts …

Relief, defiance, anger: Families and advocates react to Biden’s death row commutations
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Relief, defiance, anger: Families and advocates react to Biden’s death row commutations

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, South Carolina — Victims’ families and others affected by crimes that resulted in federal death row convictions shared a range of emotions on Monday, from relief to anger, after President Joe Biden commuted dozens of the sentences. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Opponents of the death penalty lauded Biden for a …

Victims and families react as Biden spares the lives of 37 federal death row inmates
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Victims and families react as Biden spares the lives of 37 federal death row inmates

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Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Three inmates will remain on federal death row: Dylann Roof, convicted of …

Biden cheered by Democrats and civil rights groups for commuting dozens of death row sentences
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Biden cheered by Democrats and civil rights groups for commuting dozens of death row sentences

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Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Civil rights groups who were anxiously preparing for the onset …

Biden commutes most federal death row sentences. Here’s the full list
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Biden commutes most federal death row sentences. Here’s the full list

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Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The president added, “Make no mistake: I condemn these murderers, grieve for the victims …

Joe Biden commutes sentences of 37 out of 40 federal death row inmates before Trump takes office
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Joe Biden commutes sentences of 37 out of 40 federal death row inmates before Trump takes office

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Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Joe Biden announced on Monday that he is commuting the …

Biden gives life in prison to 37 of 40 federal death row inmates before Trump can resume executions
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Biden gives life in prison to 37 of 40 federal death row inmates before Trump can resume executions

Live Mint  

President Joe Biden announced on Monday that he is commuting the sentences of 37 of the 40 people on federal death row, converting their punishments to life imprisonment just weeks before President-elect Donald Trump, an outspoken proponent of expanding capital punishment, takes office. “But guided by my conscience and my experience as a public defender, chairman of the Senate Judiciary …

Biden commutes sentences for 37 of 40 federal death row inmates ahead of Trump’s return
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Biden commutes sentences for 37 of 40 federal death row inmates ahead of Trump’s return

Firstpost  

With less than a month left in office, Biden had faced growing calls from death penalty opponents to commute the sentences of those on death row to life in prison without parole, which the 37 will now serve US President Joe Biden speaks at the White House, in Washington, December 8, 2024. With less than a month left in office, …

US President Joe Biden commutes death sentences of 37 of 40 inmates on death row ahead of power hand-over to Trump
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US President Joe Biden commutes death sentences of 37 of 40 inmates on death row ahead of power hand-over to Trump

Op India  

On Monday, 23rd December, US President Joe Biden commuted death sentences of 37 federal inmates changing their punishment to life in prison without parole. This is ahead of January 20th, 2025, when incumbent President Joe Biden would hand over power to President-elect Donald Trump. Incumbent President Joe Biden is believed to have faced pressures recently from congressional Democrats, anti-death penalty …

Biden commutes sentences for 37 of 40 federal death row inmates
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Biden commutes sentences for 37 of 40 federal death row inmates

Raw Story  

U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday commuted the death sentences of 37 of 40 federal inmates, taking action ahead of the return of Donald Trump who oversaw a sweeping number of lethal injections during his first term. The move leaves only a handful of high-profile killers who acted out of hate or terrorism facing the federal death penalty -- for …

Biden gives life in prison to 37 of 40 federal death row inmates
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Biden gives life in prison to 37 of 40 federal death row inmates

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: President Joe Biden announced on Monday that he is commuting the sentences of 37 of the 40 people on federal death row, converting their punishments to life imprisonment mere weeks before President-elect Donald Trump, an outspoken proponent of expanding capital punishment, takes office. While running for president in 2020, Biden's campaign website said he would work to pass legislation …

US President Joe Biden commutes sentences for 37 of 40 federal death row inmates
2 weeks, 3 days ago

US President Joe Biden commutes sentences for 37 of 40 federal death row inmates

Hindustan Times  

US President Joe Biden on Monday commuted the death sentences of 37 of 40 federal inmates, taking action ahead of the return of Donald Trump who oversaw a sweeping number of lethal injections during his first term. "I am commuting the sentences of 37 of the 40 individuals on federal death row to life sentences without the possibility of parole," …

Biden gives life in prison to 37 of 40 federal death row inmates before Trump can resume executions
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Biden gives life in prison to 37 of 40 federal death row inmates before Trump can resume executions

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Monday announced that he is commuting the sentences of 37 of the 40 people on federal death row, converting their punishments to life imprisonment just weeks before President-elect Donald Trump, an outspoken proponent of expanding capital punishment, takes office. While running for president in 2020, Biden’s campaign website said he would “work to pass …

Biden Commutes Sentences Of 37 People On Federal Death Row
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Biden Commutes Sentences Of 37 People On Federal Death Row

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING In a monumental move, President Joe Biden announced Monday that he is commuting the death sentences of 37 out of 40 people on federal death row. Regardless of how many death sentences President Biden just commuted, by not commuting them all he has made sure that the killing will continue.” During his first term, Trump bypassed a …

Biden commutes sentences for 37 of 40 federal death row inmates
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Biden commutes sentences for 37 of 40 federal death row inmates

New Indian Express  

US President Joe Biden on Monday commuted the death sentences of 37 of 40 federal inmates, taking action ahead of the return of Donald Trump who oversaw a sweeping number of lethal injections during his first term. With less than a month left in office, Biden had faced growing calls from death penalty opponents to commute the sentences of those …

Biden to commute sentences of nearly all men on federal death row
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Biden to commute sentences of nearly all men on federal death row

Politico  

“Make no mistake: I condemn these murderers, grieve for the victims of their despicable acts, and ache for all the families who have suffered unimaginable and irreparable loss,” Biden said in a statement Monday. “But guided by my conscience and my experience as a public defender, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Vice President, and now President, I am more …

Biden commutes most federal death sentences before Trump term
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Biden commutes most federal death sentences before Trump term

Al Jazeera  

White House says 37 of 40 inmates on federal death row will face life in prison instead. United States President Joe Biden has commuted the sentences of 37 of the 40 people on federal death row in his weeks in office before the second term of President-elect Donald Trump. The case has long attracted attention for what Amnesty International has …

Biden commutes sentences of 37 federal death row prisoners
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Biden commutes sentences of 37 federal death row prisoners

NPR  

Biden commutes sentences of 37 federal death row prisoners toggle caption Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images President Biden used his clemency authority Monday to commute the sentences of 37 of the 40 men on federal death row to life without parole, in one of the most significant moves taken against capital punishment in recent presidential history. Citing his experience as …

Joe Biden commutes sentences of 37 federal death row inmates to life in prison
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Joe Biden commutes sentences of 37 federal death row inmates to life in prison

ABC  

United States President Joe Biden has commuted the sentences of 37 out of 40 inmates on federal death row, converting their punishments to life imprisonment, just weeks before Donald Trump, an outspoken proponent of expanding capital punishment, takes office. While running for president in 2020, Mr Biden's campaign website said he would "work to pass legislation to eliminate the death …

Joe Biden commutes sentences of nearly all federal death row inmates — except three mass killers
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Joe Biden commutes sentences of nearly all federal death row inmates — except three mass killers

Salon  

President Joe Biden heeded the calls of anti-death penalty campaigners and spared all but three federal prisoners from the threat of execution on Monday, commuting a total of 37 sentences to life in prison without the possibility of parole. In a statement, Biden, who has overseen a moratorium on federal executions even as federal prosecutors continue to seek the death …

Joe Biden commutes 37 of 40 federal death sentences before Trump takes office
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Joe Biden commutes 37 of 40 federal death sentences before Trump takes office

India Today  

US President Joe Biden on Monday commuted the sentences for 37 out of 40 federal inmates on death row, converting them to life in prison without parole before he hands over power to President-elect Donald Trump on January 20. Biden, who ran for president opposing the death penalty, put federal executions on hold when he took office in January 2021. …

Biden gives life in prison to 37 of 40 federal death row inmates so Trump can’t have them executed
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Biden gives life in prison to 37 of 40 federal death row inmates so Trump can’t have them executed

LA Times  

President Biden, shown last week at a Hanukkah reception at the White House, said in Monday’s announcement, “In good conscience, I cannot stand back and let a new administration resume executions that I halted.” President Biden announced on Monday that he is commuting the sentences of 37 of the 40 people on federal death row, converting their punishments to life …

Biden admin looks to lock in legacy on immigration and death penalty as it abandons other proposals
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Biden admin looks to lock in legacy on immigration and death penalty as it abandons other proposals

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. At the same time, the administration said it would scrap further forgiveness proposals from …

Biden could foil Trump’s plans to resume federal executions
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Biden could foil Trump’s plans to resume federal executions

Politico  

Meanwhile, the Justice Department is also on the verge of publishing the findings of a long-running internal review of the lethal injection protocol that the Trump administration adopted in 2019. “We hope the review will find that the problems with lethal injection are one additional reason as to why President Biden should grant clemency to death row prisoners,” said Ruth …

Advocates want Biden to spare the lives of the 40 prisoners on federal death row
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Advocates want Biden to spare the lives of the 40 prisoners on federal death row

NPR  

Advocates want Biden to spare the lives of the 40 prisoners on federal death row Anti-death penalty advocates hope President Biden will grant clemency to 40 people on federal death row. A growing number of groups have asked the president to spare the lives of the 40 prisoners on federal death row by commuting their sentences, too. CHIARA EISNER, BYLINE: …

Don’t be fooled, Biden’s mass clemency may be another half-measure
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Don’t be fooled, Biden’s mass clemency may be another half-measure

Salon  

Last Thursday, the White House announced that President Biden was “granting clemency to nearly 1,500 Americans – the most ever in a single day.” The beneficiaries of Biden’s act include people “who were placed on home confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic” and “39 individuals who were convicted of non-violent crimes.” Most of those people had committed drug-related offenses. As the …

Biden commutes roughly 1,500 sentences and pardons 39 people in biggest single-day act of clemency
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Biden commutes roughly 1,500 sentences and pardons 39 people in biggest single-day act of clemency

Hindustan Times  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is commuting the sentences of roughly 1,500 people who were released from prison and placed on home confinement during the coronavirus pandemic and is pardoning 39 Americans convicted of nonviolent crimes. Biden commutes roughly 1,500 sentences and pardons 39 people in biggest single-day act of clemency The commutations announced Thursday are for people who have …

Biden Could Block Another Trump Execution Spree
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Biden Could Block Another Trump Execution Spree

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING During his final six months as president, Donald Trump’s administration carried out an unprecedented execution spree, killing 13 people. With the stroke of a pen, Biden could commute every federal death sentence to life in prison and block the incoming Trump administration from carrying out its stated mass killing agenda. At the same time, Justice Department lawyers …

Biden issues mercy to four Indian-Americans in biggest single-day act of clemency
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Biden issues mercy to four Indian-Americans in biggest single-day act of clemency

India TV News  

Washington: Outgoing US President Joe Biden has issued clemency to nearly 1500 people, including four Indian-Americans. As President, I have the great privilege of extending mercy to people who have demonstrated remorse and rehabilitation, restoring opportunity for Americans to participate in daily life and contribute to their communities, and taking steps to remove sentencing disparities for non-violent offenders, especially those …

These are the 39 people pardoned by Biden after non-violent crime convictions
3 weeks, 6 days ago

These are the 39 people pardoned by Biden after non-violent crime convictions

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Biden announced on Thursday he was granting 39 pardons …

Biden commutes 1,500 sentences, pardons 39 non-violent offenders in historic clemency action
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Biden commutes 1,500 sentences, pardons 39 non-violent offenders in historic clemency action

Firstpost  

President Joe Biden on Thursday announced that he is commuting the sentences of some 1,500 individuals and pardoning 39 people convicted of non-violent crimes, marking a significant use of presidential clemency just weeks before the end of his administration President Joe Biden on Thursday announced that he is commuting the sentences of some 1,500 individuals and pardoning 39 people convicted …

Biden commutes 1,500 sentences and issues 39 pardons in biggest single-day act of clemency in history
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Biden commutes 1,500 sentences and issues 39 pardons in biggest single-day act of clemency in history

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Joe Biden has issued the single largest act of clemency …

Biden commutes roughly 1,500 sentences and pardons 39 people in biggest single-day act of clemency
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Biden commutes roughly 1,500 sentences and pardons 39 people in biggest single-day act of clemency

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: President Joe Biden is commuting the sentences of roughly 1,500 people who were released from prison and placed on home confinement during the coronavirus pandemic and is pardoning 39 Americans convicted of nonviolent crimes. “As president, I have the great privilege of extending mercy to people who have demonstrated remorse and rehabilitation, restoring opportunity for Americans to participate in …

Biden Commutes 1,500 Sentences, Pardons 39 People In Biggest Single-Day Act Of Clemency
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Biden Commutes 1,500 Sentences, Pardons 39 People In Biggest Single-Day Act Of Clemency

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is commuting the sentences of roughly 1,500 people who were released from prison and placed on home confinement during the coronavirus pandemic and is pardoning 39 Americans convicted of nonviolent crimes. “As president, I have the great privilege of extending mercy to people who have demonstrated remorse and rehabilitation, restoring opportunity for …

Biden commutes roughly 1,500 sentences and pardons 39 people in biggest single-day act of clemency
Top News
4 weeks ago

Biden commutes roughly 1,500 sentences and pardons 39 people in biggest single-day act of clemency

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is commuting the sentences of roughly 1,500 people who were released from prison and placed on home confinement during the coronavirus pandemic and is pardoning 39 Americans convicted of nonviolent crimes. “As president, I have the great privilege of extending mercy to people who have demonstrated remorse and rehabilitation, restoring opportunity for Americans to participate …

Joe Biden pardons 39 criminals, commutes 1,500 sentences in largest single-day act of clemency in US history
4 weeks ago

Joe Biden pardons 39 criminals, commutes 1,500 sentences in largest single-day act of clemency in US history

ABC  

US President Joe Biden has commuted the sentences of roughly 1,500 Americans who were released from prison and placed in home confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as pardoning 39 Americans convicted of nonviolent crimes. The pardons and commutations, announced by the White House on Thursday, mean Mr Biden now holds the record for the largest single-day act of …

Biden’s record-setting clemency act leaves allies only wanting more
4 weeks ago

Biden’s record-setting clemency act leaves allies only wanting more

Politico  

Instead, allies and criminal justice advocates say, Biden’s act of mass clemency on Thursday now feels like something of a consolation. “The White House knows, and he knows, that he needed to do a big list of pardons,” said Rep. Pramila Jayapal, who was among the Democrats critical of Biden’s blanket pardon for Hunter. “I’m happy for the home confinement …

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